About Shadd
The surname Shadd is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scead" or "sceadu," meaning "shade" or "shadow." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or in a shady or sheltered area. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or someone who worked as a dyer or in a shady profession. Overall, the surname Shadd is associated with the concept of shade or shadow.
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The surname Shadd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shadd based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shadd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shadd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.